1959 Renault Juva vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 705 kg more than 1959 Renault Juva.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Juva | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Juva | Potentia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |